Racephoto1 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I got great news, Chris Etzel's Speed Classic kits are going to re-issued. If you haven't seen one of these resin kits, I can assure you there are none better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I got great news, Chris Etzel's Speed Classic kits are going to re-issued. If you haven't seen one of these resin kits, I can assure you there are none better. Really? That's great news! Any more info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racephoto1 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 I was talking to Lance Sellers at the memorabilia show at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He had some of his Indy car kits, and we started talking about Chris Etzel kits. He told me that someone has the molds and is going to be re-releasing his kits. I forgot the persons name, but know he isn't new to resin. I have 3 of the Etzel kits, but now they're to expensive. With the re-release they won't be anymore. When I get more information on I'll post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I got great news, Chris Etzel's Speed Classic kits are going to re-issued. If you haven't seen one of these resin kits, I can assure you there are none better. The new company is called American Racing Miniatures and they intend to release all of Etzel's old kits in the next 12-18 months. And they will be at NNL East. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Do you know if they intend to produce any of the wheel & tire combos that Etzel's made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas1957 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Wow this is really good news. I have a couple of his kits unbuilt & a couple built. Now I'll get to fill in the missing ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 sounds promising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctordarryl Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Great news. I will certainly look for them at NNLEast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Wow. I shouldn't have paid eBay prices for three Stutz Blackhawk LSRs. No sour grapes here, though. It's great that everyone will have the chance to get these kits again. I'm looking forward to getting some of the Millers and Duesenbergs. Edited January 25, 2014 by LDO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Do you know if they intend to produce any of the wheel & tire combos that Etzel's made? I can't see why not, given that the wheel/tire combo's Chris made were part of kits he also made. Now, it sure would be nice to be able to snag a couple of the 274 Offenhausers. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'd sure like to get a set or two of the early Champ car dirt tires & wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I can't see why not, given that the wheel/tire combo's Chris made were part of kits he also made. Now, it sure would be nice to be able to snag a couple of the 274 Offenhausers. Art I thought Replicas & Miniatures was doing the Offy 274 using Chris' Offy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 they are...I got one. that's what kinda gave me pause when I saw this topic because I thought if anyone was going to do them it might be reps and mins, but he is probably too busy to take it on. whatever its gonna be great to have those kits available again; I wanted to buy one or more but just never got in the right place (in front of me) at the right time (with money burning a hole in my pocket). jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racephoto1 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 That was my problem . I was busy raising kids when they came out the first time.When I finally had money, he wasn't making kits.Well now I can buy the ones I don't have. I always wanted the Stutz more than any other, and got beat at least once by Lee on ebay, probably more than that for one. I don't have to worry about that anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 When is this going to happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 ...I always wanted the Stutz more than any other, and got beat at least once by Lee on ebay, probably more than that for one. I don't have to worry about that anymore. Wanna make a deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 That announcement caused grumbling over on the open wheel board.Seems the grumblers are the ones who bought the kits several years ago and thought they would hold their value for later (high) resale.There's a lesson there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I helped sell off quite a few resin kits from my friends collection after his passing, hate to say it, but glad we sold them when we did! But now I am stuck with a ton of decals for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 But now I am stuck with a ton of decals for Not for long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I should put them up on the trade section, if there is any interest. I don't build Indy type cars. They are nice, but not my thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbash1 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I should put them up on the trade section, if there is any interest. I don't build Indy type cars. They are nice, but not my thing You should post a list of what you've got, as there are more than a few Indycar builders and collectors on this board. Myself included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Yes I would like to see a list too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think I'll do that. Will post notice when I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racephoto1 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 American Racing Miniatures , do they have a website ? I've looked and didn't see anything, maybe I missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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